Plaquette
end of 17th century (made)
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This lead plaquette was probably made in the end of the 17th century Italy. The composition of this plaquette representing Abraham, Sarah, Hagar and Ishmael, is from a painting by Guercino in the Brera Gallery, Milan.
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| Brief description | Plaquette Abraham, Sarah, Hagar and Ishmael, lead Italian end of 17th century. |
| Physical description | Plaquette in lead, Hagar and Ishmael. To the left Abraham in a loose-fitting robe and turban, is driving out Hagar and her son. Behind Abraham and with her back to him is Sarah. In the background is the lower part of a pillar. |
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| Summary | This lead plaquette was probably made in the end of the 17th century Italy. The composition of this plaquette representing Abraham, Sarah, Hagar and Ishmael, is from a painting by Guercino in the Brera Gallery, Milan. |
| Bibliographic reference | Cf. Bange, E. F. ed. Staatliche Museen zu Berlin. Beschreibung der Bildwerke der Christlichen Epoche. Dritte Auflage. Zweiter Band. Die Italienischen Bronzen der Renaissance und des Barock. Zweiter Teil: Reliefs und Plaketten. Berlin und Leipzig, 1922. no. 1044. p. 134. pl. 84. |
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| Accession number | A.20-1927 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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